Silent Tide PMD-55 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7C929A, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stray Gray from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C929A · PMD-55
Silent Tide
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Silent Tide Technical Profile
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Silent Tide in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silent Tide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSilent Tide
Nearly identical
KilzStray Gray
Stray Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cottage Door
Valspar
Nearly identical
Whirlpool
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Polaris Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chalky Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Water .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Blue Laguna
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Standish Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Smoky Day
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Weathered Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silent Tide
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silent Tide
#7C929A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silent Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silent Tide Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Silent Tide.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silent Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silent Tide have?
Silent Tide by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silent Tide in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silent Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silent Tide are Stray Gray by Kilz (a near-identical match), Cottage Door by Valspar (a near-identical match), Whirlpool by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silent Tide's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Silent Tide?
Silent Tide has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silent Tide's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.